Weapons
Anti-personnel landmines are regulated under international humanitarian law both by existing custom and by treaty. Under customary law, for example, it is prohibited to use weapons 'of a nature to cause superfluous injury or unnecessary suffering'. It is also prohibited to use weapons that are inherently indiscriminate. More»
Developments in biotechnology have the potential to benefit people worldwide. Yet, they may also be put to hostile uses as weapons of war or weapons, which spread terror. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) initiative on Biotechnology, Weapons and Humanity was prompted by the need to reduce the risk that biotechnology will be used to the detriment of humanity. It is intended to promote serious reflection on the risks, rules and responsibilities related to advances in this area. More»
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